Add 5/8 and 8/21
5/8 + 8/21 is 169/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 64/168 = 105 + 64/168 = 169/168 - So, 5/8 + 8/21 = 169/168
In mixed form: 11/168
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